Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1482A,B | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Earrings | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880-1920 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver | |
| Description | Pair of earrings, each made from Mexican coin that has been hammered in mold into dome shape; Original eagle emblems are still faintly visible; Copper loop soldered on reverse indicates original design as buttons; Silver bar later soldered across reverse and stainless steel screw-on earring posts soldered to silver bar; Earrings are not signed. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = 1.7 | |